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- ↑ Ihla de S. Miguel, Volumen 1, Gaspar Frutuoso, 1924
- ↑ Saudades da terra, Tip. do "Diario dos Açores," 1966, 1966
- ↑ Litigios de antaño by Raúl de Labougle, Coni,, 1941, 1941
- ↑ Genealogía, Números 13-15, Instituto Argentino de Ciencias Genealógicas, 1961
- ↑ Frei Gonçalo Velho, Volumen 2, Ayres de Sá, 1900
